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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Christy demonstrate courage in Act II?
(a) He tells the Widow Quin to leave him alone.
(b) He admits his crime to the police.
(c) He professes his love for Pegeen.
(d) He strikes a beggar that is bothering Pegeen.

2. When the character, Christy Mahon enters the scene, he is:
(a) Suffering from a severe gash in his head.
(b) Looking for a bride.
(c) Looking for the police.
(d) Tired, frightened, and dirty.

3. When Pegeen warns Christy not to tell everybody of his crime or he might have to leave, he surprises her by:
(a) Fainting.
(b) Speaking to her romantically.
(c) Saying that he made it all up.
(d) Telling her she is worrying needlessly.

4. Why does Shawn say Christy and Pegeen don't suit each other?
(a) They are too much alike.
(b) They will be strangling each other in a score of days.
(c) Christy is too short.
(d) Pegeen is fickle.

5. What does Philly say he used to do for fun in the graveyard when he was a boy?
(a) Look for ghosts at night.
(b) Put together skeleton bones like a puzzle.
(c) Dig for teeth.
(d) Play hide-and-seek.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Christy walks back in after the silence outside, it is implied:

2. The conflict that appears in Act II is:

3. Pegeen changes her tone during their conversation from playful to:

4. What is the crowd's response to Christy after Old Mahon shows up?

5. Pegeen's relationship with her father can be described as:

(see the answer key)

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